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John Anton Tutz, 86, of Edgewater, MD, passed away on May 30, 2022 after a hard-fought bout with lung cancer. 
John was born on October 7, 1935 to the late Joseph and Mary Tutz in Hillside, MD. 
After John graduated from Suitland High School in 1954, he began working as a “parts man” at various automotive parts suppliers before becoming an ASE Master Automotive Technician and worked at several local automotive garages and dealerships before joining Ford Motor Co as a District Service Engineer. At Ford, he solved tough service issues, mentored many automotive technicians, and earned numerous awards. He also served in the District of Columbia Air National Guard Reserve.
John came from humble roots and led a modest, private life. He was a self-taught jack-of-all-trades – cars, construction, engineering, engines, boating, and gardening. He tackled his projects with optimism and grit. 
John’s passions were cars, classic cars, boating, NASCAR racing and family. He was devoted to his fiancé and children. He will be remembered for his genuine smile and infectious laugh. He once said he will never stop laughing and joking. He was a member of the Wheels of the Past and Asphalt Angels car clubs, and American Legion.
John is predeceased by his siblings, Mary Massey and Joseph Tutz, Jr., and his grandson, Brian J. Stortzum, Sr.  Left to cherish his memory are his fiancé Mary Derby, daughter Jean and her husband Bruce Wright and son Craig and his wife Kimberly Tutz, grandchildren Colleen Stortzum, and Sarah, Jarrett and Julia Tutz, and great-grandchildren Savannah Bowie and Brian Stortzum, Jr., and Mary’s family Brenda, Michelle, Kirk, and Jacob and faithful dog Angel.
Family and friends are invited to John’s life celebration on Monday, June 6 from 9-11 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11, at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland.  


Eduardo Pascual Cruz, resident of Fort Washington, MD passed away on May 30, 2022 at the age of 81. He was born in Paranaque, Manila, Philippines, son of Mario Cruz and Virginia Pascual. Preceded by his wife Aurora Nicolas Cruz and survived by his children Rhandy (Beth), Eileen (Claudio), Edward (Melissa), Edna (Jon) and 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. He is also survived by his sister Conchita Cruz.

Life’s challenges began early in Eduardo’s journey, losing his father at a very young age (4). Nonetheless (as a child), he learned how to survive by being resourceful, creative, and hard-working. He built a strong foundation of respect that everyone valued and instilled these core values throughout his life engraining and teaching them to his family. Above all, he always carried a positive attitude, no matter how difficult the situation.

At 19 years of age, he enlisted in the United States Navy. One year later, marrying his one true love, Aurora Nicolas. Together they lived a career military life, building a family and experiencing worldly travels. Eduardo served in the Vietnam War and spent 16 years at sea on various Navy Carriers achieving the enlisted rating of Chief Petty Officer, Culinary Specialist. Eduardo took his love for food to another level, catering large events and private parties for high-ranking military officials. Those events became a family affair involving all his children to help cook, prepare, serve, and bartend with him.

Everyone enjoyed his amazing food, but his presentation was equally eye-popping as he had a creative talent to carve radishes into blooming flowers, a watermelon into a peacock fruit bowl, and perfectly carved turkey’s reassembled as if they had not been cut. He made things look simple and easy, a quality trait resembling his very own character.

All four of Eduardo’s children learned his gift of cooking. He felt comfort in knowing that no one would go hungry in their households. For him, the kitchen was a place to teach and learn. He continued this tradition with his grandchildren who meant the world to him. Engaging them to help make his famous “hotcakes” and teaching them his trade secrets. His impeccable taste was the gold standard.

Eduardo was a man of selfless honor, a fighter and respected individual. Patience was his virtue, which he took time to wholeheartedly listen, and his advice was unforgettable. He would leave this life on earth in a meaningful way, passing on Memorial Day.

Now, he can peacefully reunite with his wife as he ascends into heaven to join her.

A prayer will be held via zoom at 2:30pm on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Public viewing will follow from 3-6pm to pay your respects in person.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 2700 19th St. S, Arlington, VA 22204 followed by interment with Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia at 1 pm. Please arrive at the Administration Building parking lot with one's own transportation and ID by 12:15 p.m.

Details to follow with a Celebration of Life.

Destiny "Des" Marie Musterman, 30, of Annapolis, MD, died on Monday, May 30, 2022, in Ocala, FL.  Born March 7, 1992, to Caroline Myers and Michael Musterman, she graduated from Broadneck High School.  Destiny was employed, as a veterinary technician, at various animal hospitals in the Annapolis, MD, and Ocala, FL areas. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, T.J. Sanders, Jr. of Annapolis, MD.

Family and friends are invited to Destiny's life celebration on Monday, June 13 from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where funeral services will be on Tuesday, June 14 at 11 AM.  Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Annapolis.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">SPCA of Anne Arundel County</a>, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.



Lt Col Peter Grubb McLean, USA, (Ret.) of Edgewater, MD peacefully entered eternal rest on May 29, 2022, with family by his side. Born on July 21, 1929 in New York, NY to the late Violet Byrd Grubb and James Imbrie, Jr., he and his family moved from Long Island to Monmouth Farm in Emmerton, MD as a young child. Graduating from Pomfret High School in Connecticut in 1948 held him in good stead; “The tremendous spirit of Pomfret was integral in shaping me into a man.”

He had a lengthy military career, serving in the US Army and Active Reserves from 1948 through 1989, highlighted by serving as a Green Beret in Special Forces. After serving in Korea he earned a Masters degree in business from the University of Maryland where he enjoyed playing football in the Orange Bowl and was a National Lacrosse Champion.

His civilian career consisted of working in sales for 8 years with Exxon and 24 years with Citco Petroleum. In the twilight of his life, still wanting to make a positive difference, he joined Americore for 1 year and became a substitute teacher for Anne Arundel County, retiring at 80.

Peter is survived by his brother, James McLean of Chesapeake City, MD; his beloved partner of 18 years, Jan Bahen of Edgewater, MD; his children, Denise Dennison of Colorado Springs, CO, Will Jacob of Glen Burnie, MD, Charlotte McLean of Annapolis, MD and Heather Whipps of Jacksonville, FL; his step daughters, Sandra Smith, Jo Anne McHardy and Susan Minns of Toronto, Canada and numerous loving nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Peter’s life on Thursday, July 7 from 12 pm until his memorial service begins at 1 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: <a href="https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=10043&ovr_acv_id=5246">The Wounded Warrior Project</a>. 

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Warren D. Bourquin, Jr., 94, a resident of Pines in the Severn in Arnold for 51 years and previously of Severna Park, died at home on May 28, 2022.  Born in Philadelphia on October 8, 1927 to the late Warren and Frances Bourquin.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University.  Warren honorably served his country in the US Army following WWII and the Merchant Marines. He worked for many years in the purchasing department at Westinghouse until retirement. He was a former member of the Severn River Lions Club.  

In addition to his family, Warren loved his daily exercise which included running almost every day until he took up biking then switched to walking.  He also enjoyed sailing although the family’s desires and the boats never seemed to match up. Carpentry was a passion that gave him the skills to build out the house in the Pines.  Gardening followed which may, or may not, have led to a failed Christmas tree farm in the backyard.

Warren is survived by his wife, Patricia;  his sons, Douglas D. (Joan) Bourquin of Severna Park and Robert A. Bourquin of Nashville, TN; his granddaughters, Megan (Jochen Weigele) Bourquin and Hannah (Justin) Loureiro; and his great grandchildren, Caleb, Ty and Micah Loureiro.

In addition to his parents, Warren was preceded in death by two sons, Robert W. and David M. Bourquin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Warren’s name may be made to the <a href="https://www.cff.org/donate">CF Foundation</a>, 4550 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 1100N, Bethesda, MD 20814.

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Barbara M. Sullivan passed away peacefully on May 28th in Rockville, MD. Barbara was born on July 16, 1926 in New Hope, PA to the late John and Emma Meehan. She was raised in Washington, DC and attended Holy Comforter School, Academy of Notre Dame and worked at the Library of Congress before marrying the love of her life and husband of 66 years, the late Robert C Sullivan. Together they were blessed with 9 children, Robert (Susie) Sullivan,Jr.,  Kathleen (Ron) Dopkowski, Janet (Charlie) Jannetti, John (Gloria) Sullivan, Sharon (Jeff) Lizama, the late Theresa David, Christine Welch, Barbara (Matt) Mulligan, and Dan (Linda) Sullivan, 20 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Barbara has 2 sisters, the late Joan (Larry) Noble and Karen (Wes) Randall and many nieces and nephews. Barbara and Rob were longtime members of Holy Family Parish and later became founding members of Jesus the Divine Word Parish in Huntingtown, MD. Barbara lived a joyful 95 years and showed kindness and grace even during difficult times. Visitation will be held on Monday June 6 from 11 am until Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 12 noon at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (jdrf.org) or Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington (catholiccharitiesdc.org). Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Patricia Bridenbaugh, "Pat/Memaw," a 10-year resident of Edgewater, MD, and previously of the Hillsmere neighborhood in Annapolis, MD died on May 26, 2022 at Anne Arundel Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Born March 14, 1944 in Washington, DC to the late Harry and Marjorie Walker, she was employed as an administrative secretary at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.  Pat enjoyed cooking, quilting, and spending time with her precious pup, Skittles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Reynolds; her second husband, Richard Bridenbaugh; and a brother, Mike Walker.

Pat is survived by four children, Wesley of New Castle, DE, Trudy Humphreys of Stevensville, MD, Denise Miller of Edgewater, MD, and Penny Kreiner of Mayo, MD; and eight grandchildren, Travis, Kurt, and Kaylin Humphreys, Michele and Sarah Kreiner, Ashley Miller, Heather Ramirez, and Amanda Young.

A private service and burial will be held at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.  Online guestbook 

Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories tab on the left.

Joan B. Bitonti, 64, a resident of Annapolis, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Baltimore, MD.

Joan was born on August 29, 1957, in Ohio to the late Raymond F. and Eleanor Burghardt. She was a member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Annapolis.

She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Alan Bitonti, her children; Patrick Bitonti of Los Angeles, CA, Mark Bitonti of Herndon, VA and Lindsay Struski of Meriden, CT, her sisters; Nancy Golubic of Youngstown, OH, and Karen Galla of Macungie, PA.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 23, at 10 am at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 1120 Spa Rd, Annapolis, MD. Please take moment and leave a condolence for her family by using the memories tab on the left. 

Memorial contributions in Joan's memory can be made to the Maryland Food Bank, P.O. Box 17379, Baltimore, MD 21297-1379 <a href="https://mdfoodbank.org/donate/">Online Here</a>
or to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, PO Box 650 Crownsville, MD 21032 <a href" https://aafoodbank.org/donate/">Online Here</a>

SHERMAN L. YOUNG passed away on May 25, 2022,  Family will receive friends on Monday, June 13th  from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. The service will take place at  Allen A.M.E. Church, 2498 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020, Pastor Michael E. Bell Sr.

Sherman Lee Young was born May 10, 1940 to Zella Lee Young-Wade (who preceded him in death) in Blacksburg, Virginia. He was affectionately known as “Lee” to his family and friends. Sherman received his education in the Virginia Public School System. He played the clarinet at Christianburg Industrial Institute, where he graduated from in 1957.

Sherman moved to Washington DC in 1957, where he briefly stayed with his Aunt Sis (Marie) and her daughter Denise. He joined the U.S. Armed Forces (Air Force) in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1966. He held several positions throughout his career: the U.S. Postal Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Fingerprint Technician), and the Small Business Administration (Accountant) where he worked for twenty plus years until he retired.

He was a member of Allen A.M.E. Church for over thirty 30 years, where he organized the Condolences Choir. He also attended Pilgrim A.M.E. Church where he served as the Assistant Minister of Music and played the piano each Sunday. He was faithful to both Allen A.M.E. and Pilgrim A.M.E. Sherman loved music He learned to play the organ and piano at an early age and brought boundless joy to him. He was asked to play the piano at St. Paul A.M.E. whenever he visited his hometown. Although his health declined, he never let it stop him from coming to church and worshipping with his church family. He loved his church family as much as he loved music and now he is playing for the angels.
Sherman was extremely social. He was an avid traveler, as he visited many states and cities across the United States, as well as several continents (Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe) while traveling with the members of the gospel choir , and close friends Bobby and Christine. He also loved cruising where he visited many of the islands in the Caribbean. He enjoyed watching basketball and football on television. 

He leaves to cherish his memory, siblings, Blanche Johnson, Arnold Young (deceased), JoAnn Price, Marie Hardy (Walter), Richard Wade, a host of nieces and nephews, special niece Kimberly Young, who he loved like a daughter, special cousin Denise Holbert-Chapman, special friends, Mr. Robert (Bobby) Baines, Christine Armstrong, Gwen Davis, Gwen Long, Jean Kelser, David C. Harty and countless others.

Relatives and friends are invited to Sherman Young's Life Celebration on Monday, June 13, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Allen Chapel AME Church, 2498 Alabama Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20020

Carleen Giannotti, 75, passed away on May 22, 2022, in Annapolis, MD. Born on August 29, 1946 in Bristol, CT to the late Frank and Regina Gladowski, Carleen spent 43 years as an Annapolitan.   She received her undergraduate degree from the Nazareth College of Rochester, going on to receive graduate degrees from Central Connecticut State University and Loyola University. In her extensive career as an educator, she spent 20 years as a school teacher at St. Mary’s Elementary School, and was recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2003 by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Carleen was a proud Navy wife, involving herself in Naval Academy organizations such as the Naval Academy Garden Club and Naval Academy Golf Association. In addition to gardening and golf, she had a love for boating and travel. She was a parishioner at St. Mary’s Parish in Annapolis. In addition to her parents, Carleen is preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Gladd. She is survived by her husband, Louis Giannotti; her daughters, Louise (Bryan) McKernan of Annapolis, MD and Courtney (Mark) Dupcak of Arnold, MD; four grandsons, Bryan Jr. and Jack McKernan, and Drew and Ryan Dupcak; and two granddaughters, Annabella McKernan and Katelyn Dupcak. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Carleen’s life on Friday, May 27 from 4 to 6 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 28  at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at <a href="https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1&_gl=1*19ig3aq*_ga*NjM4MzYxNDE3LjE2NTMzMjc5NDY.*_ga_QSFTKCEH7C*MTY1MzMyNzk0NS4xLjEuMTY1MzMyNzk4OS4w*_ga_9JTEWVX24V*MTY1MzMyNzk0NS4xLjEuMTY1MzMyNzk4OS4xNg..">www.alzheimers.org</a>, or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. 

Lewis Perrone, 98, died May 22nd in Millersville. Born June 17, 1923, to Vincenzo and Adeline Cersosimo Perrone in Hartford, CT, Lew graduated from high school in 1941 and enlisted in the Army Air Force after the attack on Pearl Harbor. A ball-turret gunner with the 381st Bomb Group, 533rd Squadron, he flew 32 B-17 missions out of Ridgewell, England, completed his decorated tour in the fall of '44 and stayed on as gunnery-school instructor through war's end. Back stateside, Lew married Gloria Cannistraro in 1953, drove Connecticut roads as an electronics salesman for more than three decades, and later worked as a buyer for a circuit-board maker. After retiring, he spent more than 20 years in Vero Beach, FL, some as unofficial office manager of a sign-making firm, all as gourmet cook, dependable pro-bono repairman, and physical marvel: he marked his 80th birthday with 80 uninterrupted pushups. The Florida butcher who custom-made Lew's five-alarm Italian sausage groused that his hands burned for three days afterward. Lew moved to greater Annapolis in 2013, participated in World War II Memorial ceremonies, offered oral histories to videographers, addressed schoolkids on his wartime doings. In 2021, he received the Legion of Honor medal, France's highest military decoration. He toasted that achievement, and most every evening meal, with a glass of red wine. Predeceased by wife Gloria in 1979, Lew leaves children Vincent (Anna), Gina Michie (Ward) and Anthony (William Moyle), beloved grandsons Taylor and Tristan Michie, and many extended family members and friends whose lives he touched. A graveside service is scheduled at Fairview Cemetery in West Hartford, CT, at noon Thursday, June 2nd, the 78th anniversary of his first combat mission. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the World War II Memorial (921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Suite 316, Washington, DC, 20003; www.wwiimemorialfriends.org) or the 381st Bomb Group Memorial Association, 5937 Woodfield Dr., Kernersville, NC, 27284.
Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Gayle Enders Sayre Clow, 72, a 28-year resident of Annapolis and Arnold, MD, died at her home on May 21, 2022 of natural causes.
 
Born August 28, 1949 in Gloversville, NY, attended Southern Connecticut State University where she obtained a BA in art education.

She worked as the Executive Director of Corporate Relations at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for 10 years in Washington DC and loved being a part of the DC political community.  Gayle was a longtime volunteer at the DeCesaris/Prout Cancer Foundation and the Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre.  She enjoyed travel, sailing, gardening, politics, reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and LONG lunches with friends.
 
Gayle is survived by her two daughters, Cameron (Jon) Fisher of Easton and Jamie Clow of Boston, MA; two grandchildren, Phoebe and Elijah Fisher; a sister, Diane Enders of Uncasville, CT; and a niece, Seana Miller of Beverly, MA.
 
A celebration of Gayle’s life will be held on Wednesday, June 1 at 3 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. 

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Tony Bryan Hayes of Naples, Florida passed away on Saturday, May 21st, 2022.

He was born in Washington, D.C. on October 31st, 1957, to the late Robert and Mary Hayes. Tony was the beloved husband of Marguerite D. See, whom he shared a marriage with for 5 months. He was a brother to the late Steven R. Hayes, as well as Jack R. Hayes (Denise) of Leesburg, Virginia, James T. Hayes of Oxon Hill, Maryland, David M. Hayes (Christina) of Crofton, Maryland, Lisa D. Hayes of Naples, Florida, and Leslie J. Hayes of San Antonio, Texas. He was an uncle to three nieces; Mira, Cali, and Ellie, and three nephews; Christopher, Dallis, and Ryder.

Tony retired from the National Rifle Association after 40 years, and was a lifetime member of the NRA. His interests included golfing, reading, spending time with family and friends, watching sports and attending sporting events. He will truly be missed.

A memorial gathering will be held at on June 2nd, 2022 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, with a memorial service to follow immediately after beginning at 11:00 AM, at Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Friends and family are all invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society and St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

Frank Joseph DeGeorge, 101, passed away on May 18, 2022 in Riva, MD. Born on January 16, 1921 in Washington DC to the late Louis and Innocenza DeGeorge, he was a longtime resident of Annapolis, and previously of Largo and District Heights. A graduate of Eastern High School in Washington DC, Frank served in the Navy, later going on to become a Career Civil Servant for the Department of the Navy. A parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD, he was active for many years in several church organizations, including Holy Name Society, St. Vincent DePaul and CYO, and was a loyal attendee and benefactor of Loyola Retreat House. Frank was also a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus, and of the Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. He was an avid fan of Washington sports teams, as well as Notre Dame. He enjoyed bowling, playing softball and soccer, and gardening, but most of all “Pasta Sundays” and time with extended family. In addition to his parents, Frank is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Dolores DeGeorge; two children, Paul and Barbara Jean DeGeorge; eight siblings, Angelina, Annunciata, Augustus (Gus), Annunciata (Nancy), Anna, Vittorio (Vic), Angelina (Bootsie), and Joseph. He is survived by his children, James (Peggy) of Columbia, MD, Frank (Mary) of Wilmington, NC, Gina (Robert) of Rehoboth Beach, DE, and Steven (Mary Kay) of Arnold, MD; sister, Louise Alleva of FL; sister-in-law, Jean Sanders of Kingsland, TX; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to celebrate Frank’s life on Monday, May 23rd from 6 to 8pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, May 24th at 10:30am at St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics of Maryland, 3701 Commerce Dr., Ste. 103, Baltimore, MD 21227, or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Mary’s, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401. 

Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.

Walter “Walt” Allen Tolliver, 70, a 28-year resident of West River, died May 18, 2022, of end stage Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born in Annapolis on April 17, 1952, to the late Walter and Cora Tolliver of Annapolis. Walt is survived by his wife of 27 years, Deborah Tolliver (Vallandingham); his daughter, Corey Tolliver; and son, Colin Tolliver, both of West River. He has one brother, Robert “Bobby” Tolliver of Annapolis. In addition to his parents, Walt was preceded in death by his sister, Connie Houghland of Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Walt graduated from Annapolis High School in 1970, then earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Kentucky. Later, he achieved a Master’s in Business Administration as well as a Master’s in Taxation. 
Walt’s professional career progressed through positions for the U. S. Internal Revenue Service, the Maryland State Comptroller’s Office, the Anne Arundel County Department of Finance, and the Anne Arundel County Auditor’s Office. He then returned to the Anne Arundel County Department of Finance before retiring in 2015. Throughout his professional career, Walt also operated his own private accounting firm.
While at Annapolis High School, Walt enjoyed participating in varsity sports which included being guard on the football team and excelling while on the wrestling team. In college, he continued on the wrestling team and was also a member of the rugby team. Walt was a member of the Washington, DC Chapter of the University of Kentucky Alumni Association and enjoyed attending their annual Kentucky Derby parties. An enthusiastic fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcat’s basketball team, Walt attended many games at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Throughout his life, Walt enjoyed watching college sports and participating in many sports including fishing, softball, sailing, sky diving, white water rafting, and golfing. Along with following college sports, Walt enjoyed attending and watching games of local professional sports teams that included the Baltimore Colts and Baltimore Ravens football teams, and the Baltimore Orioles baseball team. 
Throughout Walt’s life, he immensely enjoyed traveling, especially trips to Indiana and Kentucky to visit his extended family. Walt had the opportunity to travel all over the United States vacationing with his family and friends. Several times Walt cruised to various locations including Alaska and the Caribbean. Walt’s favorite annual vacation spots were camping in Virginia with his family on the Shenandoah River and on Chincoteague Island.
Walt’s philanthropic efforts included volunteering with the South County Food Bank, Lothian Cub Scout Troop 850, Davidsonville Boy Scout Troop 454, Mayo Swim Team, South County Youth Wrestling, Annapolis Area Christian School, Southern High School, and Georgetown University. He served as treasurer for the Maryland Seafood Festival for several years. For many years also, he and his wife enjoyed sponsoring numerous U. S. Naval Academy Midshipmen and have remained in contact with most of them. Walt also appreciated opportunities to serve our Lord and the community through volunteer activities at St. James Parish in Lothian.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Walt’s life at a visitation on Friday, June 3, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 4, at 11 AM at St. James Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Road, Lothian, MD 20711, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Walt’s name may be made to St. James Parish. Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on this page.

Our loving mother, Gertrude L. Hilgenberg has left her earthly body.  She was preceded in death by two husbands and her beloved son.  She leaves behind children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Mom was a wonderful and kind woman who always put others first.  She was giving, loving and kind, always there to lend a hand or give whatever she could to help.  She spent many years as an Angel of the Knights and a member of the Londontowne Peppers.  She loved the beach, playing bingo and picking crabs, but most of all she loved her family.

All services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Betsy Friend Rambo, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022.
Betsy was born in San Antonio TX, August 17, 1944 to Gammon Morton Friend and Mary Elizabeth Reynolds Friend, who preceded her in death. Betsy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her daughters, Tracy Berg and Whitney Davis; Rex Rambo, her husband of 41 years; her stepdaughters, Lynne Faulkner and Meghan Rambo; and 9 grandchildren.  
Betsy enjoyed singing in her church choir and Bible study in Columbia MD.  After moving to Annapolis, she was a member of the Heritage Harbour Chorus.
Betsy loved her family and attending her grandchildren’s many activities.
She was very sociable and outgoing, making many friends throughout her lifetime.  
Betsy’s last few years were spent at a facility for memory care. 
A memorial service will be held June 2, 2022, 11:00 AM, at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Rd. Annapolis MD, 21409.  All are welcome.




Gene Page (80) entered  into eternal rest on Tuesday May 17, 2022 at his home in Ft. Washington Maryland surrounded by family.

Gene was born November 29,1941 in Dillon South Carolina to the late Willie Beatrice and Henry Page Sr.

He graduated from Gordon High School in Dillon South Carolina. He played basketball while attending North Carolina  A & T State University in Greensboro, NC where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. After, NC A& T, Gene became a teacher (physical education) at Eastern High School in Washington DC which afforded him the opportunity to become a coach to the Men’s Varsity Basketball team. Gene was recognized as an outstanding coach and mentor, subsequently leading them to a Championship season in 1970. He was influential in the selection of players at Georgetown (notably Ronald Blaylock), by renowned (Hoyas) Head Coach John Thompson, and at Villanova.
Gene then attended Howard University in Washington DC where he earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD).

Gene has been a member of the American Bar Association since 1994. He was also a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (1994 ) and the Bar of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (1995). He was duly admitted and qualified as an Attorney/Counselor of the United States Court of the District of Columbia (1998) as well as the Supreme Court of the United States of America (2005). Gene also worked with the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Finally, Gene served as an Assistant Attorney General for the District of Columbia Department of Health and Human Services where he retired in 2011. Gene had also been a member of Phi Alpha Delta Legal fraternity since 1971.

As a coach, mentor and respected  lawyer, Gene excelled professionally while establishing and cultivating a balance in his life as a dedicated and involved husband, father, brother and uncle.  Gene routinely made conscious decisions throughout his life to elevate others. He was the embodiment of the principle of “lifting others as he rose”.  t was important to him to ensure that his children had the opportunities they needed to reach their full potential.  He will be truly missed by all of us.
Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 52 years Mildred Page, Ft Washington, Maryland; son Lance Page (daughter-in-law) Dr. Laura Castillo-Page), Burke, VA; Dawn Page, Ft. Washington MD; grandchildren Marcos and Isabel, brother Thornell Page, Washington DC , four sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who loved him dearly and will forever treasure his presence in their lives.

In addition to his parents, Gene was predeceased by one sister Joan Blaylock and two brothers Harold (Billy) Page and Henry Page Jr.


Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Gene Page's Life Celebration on Monday, May 23, 2022 from 11 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 12 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory,  6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Interment will be private at a later date. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Henry Briscoe's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at National Church of God, 6700 Bock Rd., Ft. Washington, MD from 11 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 12 noon. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD at 2:30 p.m. 

Betty Ann Pahr, 99, of Annapolis, MD. died May 16, 2022. Born on December 17, 1922 in Baltimore, MD to the late Mollie and George L. Herman, Betty was a graduate of Western High School, the oldest public school for females in the United States.  
A lifelong community and political activist, Betty was a member of the Severn Town Club and the Republican Women of Anne Arundel County. She served on the latter’s Board of Directors as Vice Chairman and Publicity Chairman for over 38 years. Performing the Can Can with the Severn ladies to raise funds for charity was a treasured memory. 
Betty won the Governor’s Award as a member of the Mayor’s Committee for a Clean and Beautiful Annapolis. She waged a campaign for the planting of trees on the docks and on the sidewalks outside of businesses long before it became fashionable to do so. Many of the trees that exist in Annapolis today are because of her work. 
As a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Betty, along with her husband John, a WWII Navy veteran, helped instruct the Sailing and Seamanship classes. She and John sailed the Chesapeake Bay and appreciated its unique beauty in their own sail boat. 
She loved to read, and writing was a favorite activity. In 1995 she wrote the history of Anne Arundel County and frequently published articles on sailing. 
Her mother played the piano for the silent movies by ear and Betty taught herself to play at the age of 70. She loved fashion and, because of her long lifespan, she went from maxi skirts to mini skirts to pants. 
During WWII she had a brief job screwing caps on toothpaste tubes while her husband was in New London training for the U.S. Navy Submarine Duty. 
Betty is preceded in death by her devoted husband, John R.Pahr and her caring sister, Mary Jane Rankin.  She is survived by her daughter, Anne Minifie, her niece, Nora Lee Peters and her most compassionate and treasured friends, Colleen and John Mitchell.
Funeral services will be private.  Online condolences may be offered using the Memories tab on the left side of this page. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Fletchure Thompson's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the Masters Touch Praise Ministry, 4706 Raleigh Rd., Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623 at 2:30 p.m. A repass will be held at Forest Heights Community Center, 5508 Arapahoe Drive, Forest Height, MD 20745 at 3:30 PM. Masks are recommended for all services and will be required at the church.

The family requests that a donation be made to the “Thompson Family”.

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Obituaries

Helen Repole

Paul McNamara, Jr.

John Tutz

Eduardo Cruz

Destiny Musterman

Peter McLean

Warren Bourquin, Jr.

Barbara Sullivan

Patricia Bridenbaugh

Joan Bitonti

Luisa Bras-Garcia

Sherman Young

Carleen Giannotti

Lewis Perrone

Gayle Clow

Tony Hayes

Frank DeGeorge

Walter Tolliver

Gertude Hilgenberg

Betsy Rambo

Gene Page

Henry Briscoe

Betty Pahr

Fletchure Thompson